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How to change the thermal paste on the processor of Legion laptop

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If you are experiencing high temperatures or your Legion laptop is overheating, it may be time to change the thermal paste on the processor. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Turn off the laptop and unplug it from the power source.
  2. Remove the back cover of the laptop. This will require unscrewing several screws on the back cover.
  3. Locate the CPU and GPU on the motherboard. The processor will be covered by a heatsink.
  4. Remove the heatsink by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place. Carefully remove the heatsink, being sure not to damage the processor.
  5. Clean the old thermal paste from the processor and heatsink using a clean cloth or cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol.
  6. Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the center of the processor. Be sure to use only high-quality thermal paste.
  7. Replace the heatsink on the processor and screw it back in place.
  8. Reattach the back cover of the laptop and screw it in place.
  9. Turn on the laptop and check the temperature of the processor using a monitoring software. You should notice a decrease in temperature after changing the thermal paste.

Changing the thermal paste on the processor of your Legion laptop can help improve its performance and prevent overheating. However, if you are not confident in your ability to do this, it is best to seek professional help.

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hi @monkey86988

Here's the hardware maintenance manual for the laptop.

Go to p.63 to view the procedure to remove the thermal module. This will allow you to access the CPU and the GPU so that the old thermal paste can be removed and a fresh coating applied.

Here's the ifixit How to Apply Thermal Paste guide that will also help.

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